- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Allan Koerner
- Nickname
- Spider
- John Koerner was born on August 31, 1938 in Rochester, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for Nipples & Palm Trees (2012), A Prairie Home Companion (2006) and Festival (1967). He was married to Lisbet Gerlach Madsen, Jeanie Buranen and Laura Cavanaugh. He died on May 18, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
- SpousesLisbet Gerlach Madsen (divorced, 1 child)Jeanie Buranen (divorced, 1 child)Laura Cavanaugh (divorced)
- Served in the United States Marine Corps.
- Graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in aeronautical engineering.
- John Koerner was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter.
- In a profile on Koerner for the magazine Record Collector in 2013, the musician discussed his relative lack of fame compared to musicians like Dylan and Raitt who came after him: "I think you have to really want that kind of success and adulation. And I'm just not like that. ... It's just not in my character to go chasing after fame.".
- In 2008, Koerner, Ray & Glover were inducted into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame under the category Blues Recordings for Blues, Rags and Hollers.
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